2026 NFL Season Predictions from Bedard & Giardi - Where do the Patriots land?
Boston Sports Journal • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2026 NFL season has officially begun, sparking discussions on potential winners, award recipients, and the New England Patriots' performance.
- Historical predictions for the Patriots have varied widely, with 2025 forecasts underestimating their 14-3 record, while previous years saw less accurate projections.
- For the 2026 season, Bedard predicts the Patriots will finish with an 11-6 record, securing the 4th seed in the AFC playoffs.
- The AFC playoff seeds are projected as Broncos (1), Texans (2), Bengals (3), Patriots (4), Bills (5), Chargers (6), and Chiefs (7), while the NFC seeds include Rams (1), Bears (2), Cowboys (3), Buccaneers (4), Seahawks (5), 49ers (6), and Packers (7).
- More detailed analysis of the Patriots' season outlook and individual NFL awards will be provided in an upcoming Wednesday report.
